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N.S. government says new rules for mining projects will speed up approvals

N.S. government says new rules for mining projects will speed up approvals

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's government is streamlining the approval process for potential metal mining projects after they go through an environmental assessment.
American weather presenters say coverage of wildfires on the Prairies has intensified

American weather presenters say coverage of wildfires on the Prairies has intensified

EDMONTON — Three American TV weather presenters say their viewers' appetite is soaring for information on the swaths of wildfire smoke drifting in from the Canadian Prairies.
South Africa's president visits flood sites with death toll at 78 and expected to climb

South Africa's president visits flood sites with death toll at 78 and expected to climb

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's leader visited the region where devastating floods have left at least 78 people dead in the country's southeast as searches continued Friday for a fourth day and authorities said they expected the death t
In the Arizona desert, a farm raising fish raises questions about water use

In the Arizona desert, a farm raising fish raises questions about water use

DATELAND, Ariz. (AP) — Storks scatter, white against blue water, as Dan Mohring's pickup truck rumbles down the dirt road.
Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

OTTAWA — Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis.
CN Rail warns of 'catastrophic impacts' as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park

CN Rail warns of 'catastrophic impacts' as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park

VANCOUVER — CN Rail warns flooding could have "catastrophic impacts" on cross-country services in legal action it has filed to force Parks Canada to consider a protective barrier for its main line through Jasper National Park.
JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobs

JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobs

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — JetZero Inc. announced plans Thursday to build its first manufacturing plant for a next-generation passenger jet in central North Carolina, a project that if successful would create more than 14,500 jobs there in a decade.

Trump administration pulls US out of agreement to help restore salmon in the Columbia River

SEATTLE (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday pulled the U.S.
Removal of hundreds of illegal cattle in the Amazon sparks protests and divides residents

Removal of hundreds of illegal cattle in the Amazon sparks protests and divides residents

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The removal of hundreds of cattle raised illegally on public land designated for sustainable forest use in Brazil’s Amazon has sparked protests and divided residents, with some seeking to preserve rubber-tapping and Brazil nut
Trump moves to merge wildland firefighting into single force, despite ex-officials warning of chaos

Trump moves to merge wildland firefighting into single force, despite ex-officials warning of chaos

BILLINGS, Mont.